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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 529.25 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 529.25 and 236.27 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 529.25 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/529.25 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 529.25 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 125,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,042.07/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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